Canadian Official Arrives in Tenerife Ahead of Hantavirus Cruise Ship: Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says one consular officer has arrived in the Canary Islands, where four Canadians on a cruise ship that was hit with a hantavirus outbreak are set to arrive Sunday morning. Anand tells The Canadian Press that roughly 50 foreign service workers have been tasked with reaching out to those affected […]
TL;DR
- A consular officer has arrived in the Canary Islands.
- Four Canadians are on a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak.
- The ship is expected to arrive in Tenerife on Sunday morning.
- Around 50 foreign service workers are assisting those affected and responding to queries.
- Canadian embassies in The Hague and Madrid, along with support teams, are involved.
- The cruise ship is owned by a Dutch company.